Kester, 23 and a Golf Galaxy employee and former University of Toledo golfer, turned back Sarah Nirenberg 5 and 4.

And Langton, a Grand Valley State golfer and the recent Women's City Champion from Ada, rolled past Stephanie Koske of Swartz Creek 6 and 5.

Michelle Boogaard, a Grand Valley State golfer from Grand Rapids, had defending champion Laura Bavaird of Grosse Ile on the ropes. She missed a three-foot par putt on No. 18 to win the match, however, and lost in 19 holes.

Two-time state champion Joan Garety of Ada played in the first match of the day, and was ousted 6 and 5 by Shasta Averyhardt, the Jackson State golfer from Flint who was the runner-up in this event last year.